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Objectives By the end of this presentation, you will – Understand LWP requirements – Know the LWP criteria for HUSSC – Identify resources for HUSSC and LWP – Become aware of Team Nutrition resources and the new LWP Web site – Learn examples of successful LWP implementation

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Local School Wellness Policy (LWP) Overview Federal law requires all local educational agencies/districts to have a local school wellness policy in place. 2004 Child Nutrition Reauthorization Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010

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(*New) Policies for Food and Beverage Marketing Only allowed to market/advertise those foods and beverages that are consistent with the Smart Snacks standards. Would not apply to marketing that occurs at events outside of school hours Requesting public comment

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Local School Wellness Policy Interagency Work Group 22 USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) US Dept of Education (ED) US Dept of Health and Human Services - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Purpose: Provide training and technical assistance to districts, school food authorities, and State educational agencies Help establish healthy school environments

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Strategies for Success Themes from All Technical Assistance Activities Strategies for Success Support and Collaboration Communication Tools and Resources Accountability Get buy-in from state/district/school leadership Create shared vision of success Collaborate across school departments Prioritize LWP implementation Frame LWP as an educational issue to garner support Clear communication about new LWP requirements Use simple tools for LWP implementation Refer to district/school success stories Gain support from key stakeholders with resources that emphasize academic, financial, and health benefits associated with LWPs Establish a true system of accountability Keep key documentation on file

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Provide Funding to Keep School Wellness in Action Mini-Grant Programs ($500,2,000 to 5,000) Support “staff time” to coordinate LWP or complete an activity

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Facilitate Community Engagement Offer to facilitate school-community round table discussions Can be the catalyst to encourage a school to take the HUSSC Challenge, or Provide support for farm to school or nutrition education

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Increase Access to Resources and Training Opportunities “How To Guides” on School Wellness Policy or best practice (recess before lunch) Professional Development Workshops for staff Web-based School Wellness Policy Report One-on-One Technical Assistance

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What is a Healthy School Nutrition Environment? The six components of a healthy school nutrition environment are: – A Commitment to Nutrition and Physical Activity; – Quality School Meals; – Other Healthy Food Choices; – Pleasant Eating Experiences; – Nutrition Education; and – Marketing. Source: Montana Team Nutrition

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Commitment to Nutrition and Physical Activity Initial Steps: – Research – Local trainings - provided access for all staff interested – Wellness plan with community – Development of a Food Service Team – Design a school brochure

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Pleasant Eating Experience Call students by name frequently Ellyn Satter - Division of Responsibility Recess Before Lunch Following Montana Behavior Initiative Wellness Plan implementation of non-food rewards Tolerance activities at meals - Mix It Up At Lunch Seating chart changed about every 20-25 days Provide restaurant atmosphere Staff eating with students Sheriff and other guests to eat with children

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Take your LWP to higher heights: Apply for HUSSC 2012 – HUSSC Criteria All Award Levels Submit copy of school’s local wellness policy with HUSSC application and provide descriptions for the following: – Three ways your school is working to meet local wellness policy goals – How parents, students, school administration and staff, and the community are involved in the implementation of the local wellness policy at your school Food not used as a reward/Physical Activity not used as punishment Other Criteria for Excellence

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Take your LWP to higher heights: Apply for HUSSC 2014 – HUSSC Criteria – More changes on the way Keep Moving Forward!